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The defeat of the reigning European champions against Lille caused ink and saliva to flow in Spain. The media pointed the finger at the performance of the players, especially that of the stars.
This Tuesday, October 2 will be a milestone in the North. Lille accomplished the greatest feat in its history in the European Cup by defeating Real Madrid in the Champions League (1-0). And, if the French media are logically enthusiastic about LOSC, beyond the Pyrenees, the story seems very different.
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The Spanish press blasted Real Madrid “without ideas” and “less intimidating than expected” in the words of Marca. We could also read “Dark Night” on the front page of the Madrid newspaper, disappointed by the first defeat of the Merengue since January.
“Real Madrid continue to play really badly”
For once, the Barcelona players join their counterparts in the level of play displayed by the European champions. “Match after match, week after week, Real Madrid continues to play really badly” regrets Mundo Deportivo. The Catalan media specifies that “Toni Kroos is missing at Real Madrid”, badly replaced by a Jude Bellingham who is still silent this year (0 goals in 7 games). “Nothing works as before” adds the daily AS, a bit nostalgic.
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The Englishman is not alone in the sights of the Spanish media. Indeed, no star of the Madrid locker room escapes the concert of criticism. “No one responded, neither Vinicius nor Mbappé” writes Marca which adds: “Vinicius is no longer Vinicius and Bellingham is no longer Bellingham” .
“Not up to par”
Author of a mediocre performance, Aurélien Tchouaméni “shows too many weaknesses” according to the Spaniards. When Marca judges that “the environment does not work”, AS simply considers it “not up to par”. As is often the case, it is the very famous show El Chiringuito which delivers the final blow.
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As usual, the journalists present on set did not use wooden language. They describe a “very slow game” and call for a change in behavior. “The players need to wake up” even urges one of them.
Since the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid has struggled to find its playing identity as well as to attract the media and supporters. To the point that a speaker on the television show concluded: “Real has hit rock bottom.”
